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What Is a Brushable Hard Coat for Foam?

What Is a Brushable Hard Coat for Foam? A brushable hard coat for foam is a coating formulated to be applied by brush or trowel... Read More

VFI Styrofoam Hard Coating to Protect Against Elements

VFI Styrofoam Hard Coating to Protect Against Elements Volatile Free, Inc. has been manufacturing styrofoam hard coatings since the start of the company almost 30... Read More

Why is UV Stability Important for Spray-in Bed Liner?

Why Is UV Stability Important for Spray-in Bed liner? UV stability is important to prevent your spray-in bed liner from deteriorating. Spray-in bed liners provide... Read More

How to Repair Spray-in Truck Bedliner

How to Repair Spray-in Truck Bedliner Spray-in truck bedliner is a useful accessory for protecting pickup truck beds, work trucks, and recreational vehicles from damage... Read More

Differences Between Spray-on Bedliners

Differences Between Spray-on Bedliners Understanding the differences between spray-on bed liners is important to determine the best protection for your truck. No matter the type,... Read More

VFI Is More Than Just Spray in Truck Bedliner

VFI Is More Than Just Spray in Truck Bedliner Volatile Free, Inc. has been manufacturing polyurea hybrid spray in truck bedliner since our beginning—which was... Read More

Volatile Free, Inc. Releases New Polyurethane Rubber Line with Best-In-Class Release Characteristics

Volatile Free, Inc. Releases New Polyurethane Rubber Line with Best-In-Class Release Characteristics Brookfield, Wisconsin–(Newsfile Corp. – January 18, 2024) – Volatile Free, Inc. today announced…

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Vacuum Degassing vs Pressure Potting: Are They Necessary?

Vacuum Degassing vs Pressure Potting: Are They Necessary? Vacuum degassing and pressure potting are techniques professionals use to get clear, bubble-free molds and castings. Either... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Shrinking?

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Shrinking? Urethane rubber is often called an elastomer because it comes with elastic properties. These properties can be very... Read More

What Is Polyurethane?

What Is Polyurethane? Since the 1930s, polyurethane has become a popular material used in a handful of applications. Polyurethane is chains of urethane linkages called... Read More

What Is Polyurea?

What Is Polyurea? Polyurea is a two-component polymer produced through a process known as step-growth polymerization. This process is the chemical reaction between an isocyanate... Read More

Spray-On vs Drop-In Bedliner: Which is Better?

Spray-on vs Drop-in Bedliner: Which Is Better? Spray-on and drop-in bedliners offer truck beds extra protection from daily use and abuse. Whether you’re using your... Read More

What Can You Spray on Styrofoam to Make It Hard?

What Can You Spray on Styrofoam to Make It Hard? There are plenty of sprayable materials you can use to harden Styrofoam. Styrofoam is a... Read More

How to Use the Qwik Spray System (W/ Pictures)

How to Use the Qwik Spray System (W/ Pictures) The Qwik Spray System is VFI’s exclusive applicator gun and cartridge system used to help businesses... Read More

Is Polyurethane Rubber or Plastic?

Is Polyurethane Rubber or Plastic? While there has been some confusion on the matter, polyurethane is neither rubber nor plastic. It often looks and feels... Read More

Polyurea vs Polyurea Hybrid: How to Tell the Difference

Polyurea vs Polyurea Hybrid: How to Tell the Difference Polyurea and polyurea hybrids are used for a similar purpose, as they are both sprayable coatings... Read More

Thermoset vs Thermoplastic: Which is Better?

Thermoset vs Thermoplastic: Which is Better? When looking at thermoset vs thermoplastic, choosing the best material for your project will highly depend on the application,... Read More

The Benefits of a Reusable Concrete Formliner

The Benefits of a Reusable Concrete Formliner Learning more about reusable concrete formliner materials may help you decide if your project can benefit from using... Read More

Why Polyurethane Formliners Are the Best for Concrete Projects

Why Polyurethane Formliners Are the Best for Concrete Projects Unlike traditional materials such as plastic or foam, polyurethane formliners offer a unique blend of qualities... Read More